Better Than Miracles

Better Than Miracles

Author: Tim Keller June 1, 2026 Duration: 39:20
1 Corinthians 13 is a very famous passage, but in the context of the entire book of 1 Corinthians, we see that it is a sober warning against straying from the Gospel. If a person is gifted, as many of the Corinthians were, then it is frighteningly easy for that person to mistake their spiritual gifts for spiritual fruit. When we serve others in the church, are we serving Jesus or are we serving ourselves? To understand this passage fully, you have to understand 1) The story behind it; 2) The bombshell Paul is dropping on the Corinthians; and 3) How it applies to people today. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 14, 1996. Series: Love: The Way to Grow Up. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

For over three decades, Tim Keller’s voice has been a guiding presence for countless people navigating the complexities of faith and modern life. This Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life offers a direct line to that wisdom, gathering his most impactful teachings from his time leading Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. Each episode feels like sitting in on a thoughtful conversation, where Keller, also the New York Times best-selling author of "The Reason for God," addresses timeless truths with a rare clarity that resonates in an age of skepticism. You’ll hear explorations that go beyond surface-level inspiration, digging into scripture to examine topics like grace, justice, doubt, and love in ways that are both intellectually robust and deeply personal. The podcast doesn’t offer easy answers but instead provides a framework for understanding how ancient Christian thought meaningfully intersects with contemporary challenges in work, relationships, and culture. Whether you are firmly rooted in your faith or wrestling with big questions, these sermons create space for reflection and genuine insight. It’s a collection that serves as both a companion for daily living and a resource for deeper study, embodying the thoughtful ministry Keller is known for. More than just an archive, this ongoing series continues to provide fresh perspective on what it means to live out one’s beliefs with integrity and hope.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life
Podcast Episodes
Principles of Christian Growth, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:05
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 28, 1993. Series: Splendor in the Furnace: 1 Peter, Part 1. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gos…
Loving Deeply [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:41
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 21, 1993. Series: Splendor in the Furnace: 1 Peter, Part 1. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gos…
Born Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:51
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 14, 1993. Series: Splendor in the Furnace: 1 Peter, Part 1. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gos…
The Battle For the Will [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:57
If you don’t have a desire for a transformation of character from the inside out, it’s because you just haven’t faced yourself. There is in all of us a selfishness, a lack of self-control, a dysfunction. And yet God call…
The Battle for the Heart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
To be a holy person is not what people popularly think it is these days. In modern English we often use the word “holy” to mean “holier than thou”—inaccessible, condescending, and self-righteous. Or at best, people will…
The Battle for the Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:53
Many Western people today think that Christianity is for people who don’t want to use their minds, that if you’re educated and thoughtful you wouldn’t believe. They think that to be Christian you’d have to jettison your…
Holiness: Overview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:54
How can you be in such a condition that the troubles and sufferings of life don’t crush you but actually hone and refine you? Peter tells us that to be that kind of person, you have to be holy. In these verses, Peter say…
What Is the Bible? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 10, 1993. Series: Splendor in the Furnace: 1 Peter, Part 1. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospe…
Basics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:27
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 3, 1993. Series: Splendor in the Furnace: 1 Peter, Part 1. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel…
How to Handle Trouble [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:26
There’s only one God who has wounds that can speak to your wounds. There’s only God who has been through it. The Buddhists look at suffering as an illusion. Western secular culture looks at suffering as a curse. But Chri…